Description
Delight in these chewy and flavorful Apple Oatmeal Cookies, perfectly spiced with cinnamon and studded with tender dried apples. A comforting treat that combines the wholesome goodness of oats with the sweet touch of apples, ideal for a cozy snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1–1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Other Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apples
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 5-7 minutes. This step creates a smooth base and incorporates air for tender cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the room-temperature eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. This adds moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the creamed butter and sugar mixture, blending well after each addition to create a uniform dough.
- Fold in Oats and Apples: Gently stir the old-fashioned oats and chopped dried apples into the dough, distributing them evenly without overmixing, which keeps the cookies tender.
- Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
- Cool: Let the cookies stand on the baking sheets for 1 minute after removing from the oven, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely. This prevents them from breaking and helps set their texture.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, try adding a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the dough.
- You can substitute dried apples with raisins or dried cranberries for a different fruity twist.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Make sure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugars.
- If you prefer a less sweet cookie, reduce the sugar slightly to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
